GUWAHATI: K Seleibi Chanu of the Assam Taekwondo Academy showcased her outstanding skills on the second day of the 6th Kamrup (Metro) district Taekwondo Championship, held at the DTRP Indoor Stadium in Nehru Stadium, Guwahati.
Chanu emerged victorious, clinching the gold medal in the junior girls' over 68 kg category. Nishta Das from KS Taekwondo Center displayed a commendable performance to secure silver in the same category.
In the under 68 kg category, Priyanka Dev of Dispur Taekwondo claimed the gold medal, while Dixita Patgiri from Bishnu Jyoti settled for the silver.
Four contestants battled it out in the under 59 kg category.
Himani Kejriwal representing Sarla Birla Gyan Jyoti proved her mettle and secured the gold. At the same time, Bhumika Barman from Shaurig Taekwondo and Fitness Studio bagged the silver. The bronze medals were awarded to Pratishka Kashyap from KS Taekwondo Center and Pinki Das of Jhalukbari Taekwondo Academy.
Nadia Syed and Sushmita Roy from Jeonsa Academy claimed the gold and silver medals in the 42 kg category. Saanvi Kapilya of Delhi Public School and Tisha Nath from Bishnu Jyoti secured the bronze.
Bristi Parashar representing Dispur Taekwondo showcased her skills and claimed gold in the junior girls under the 44 kg category. Kosmita Das from Jhalukbari Taekwondo Academy settled for the silver. Subhalaxmi Sinha of MES Kahilipara and Riya Sinha from The Rex Martial Arts secured the bronze medals.
In the under 46 kg category, Hiya Lunia from Sarla Birla Gyan Jyoti clinched the gold medal. Priyanka Deka of Bishnujyoti won the silver, while Harshita Lahkar representing KS Taekwondo Center, earned the bronze.
Harshita Bharti of Dispur Taekwondo performed remarkably in the under 49 kg category, claiming gold and bronze medals. Priyakshi Deka from Bishnujyoti secured the silver.
Stuti Kingkinee Mazumdar from Elite Taekwondo Academy emerged victorious in the under 52 kg category, winning the gold medal. Riya Jha representing Assam Taekwondo Academy, settled for the silver, and Sanjukta Pathak from Bishnu Jyoti secured the bronze.
Raksha Baruah of MES Kahilipara dominated the under 55 kg category and earned the gold medal. Radha Major from Jhalukbari Taekwondo Academy performed commendably to claim the silver. At the same time, Zafeerah Munir of Delhi Public School and Garima Das representing MES Kahilipara secured the bronze medals.
Ali Ahmed Zafry, the Vice President of All Assam Taekwondo Academy, expressed his thoughts on the event, stating, "The winners from these categories will now proceed to compete in the upcoming Taekwondo national championship."
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